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YG16 TLK

2016 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,437 mi
Last recorded82,437 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 TLK
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 82,437 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 82,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 76,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 72,642 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 68,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 64,061 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 64,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 51,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 39,601 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 39,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 28,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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YG16 TLK is a 2016 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 55,476 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG16 TLK registered?

YG16 TLK is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is YG16 TLK safe to buy?

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